Associates Degrees for Transfer

The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (STAR) enables the California Community Colleges and California State University to collaborate on the creation of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree programs for transfer.

The Benefits of Earning the AA-T/AS-T

• Will earn an associate’s degree from Madera Community College;
• Will not be held to any local graduation requirements;
• Will qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Transfer Studies in either CSU or IGETC;
• Will satisfy lower division general education and major requirements for transfer;
• Will not be required to complete more than 60 CSU transferable units to earn the AA-T or AS-T.

Meet with a MCC counselor to learn how to earn your AA-T/AS-T.